We sleep, on average, between 25 and 27 years in our entire life. This is why it is important to have good bedding so that the nights are restful. This includes the box spring, the mattress, the pillows but also the duvet. It is the duvet that allows us to have the right temperature in our bed. The choices are numerous and it is not always easy to find your way among all the duvets.
There are several criteria to take into account including weight, breathability, material and comfort.
How heavy should my duvet be?
We always tend to think about the size of the duvet so that it fits perfectly into our covers and that everyone can be covered, but we also have to think about the weight. This corresponds to the density of the filling, therefore its weight per m2.
The choice of the weight of your duvet is made according to your place of residence, the temperature in your house and especially in the bedroom and also if you wish to have a winter duvet and a summer duvet, or just one for the whole year. “For example, in the south of France, you can opt for a duvet ranging from 120 to 200 g/m2 during the summer“, explains François Duparc, president of Let’s Talk Bedding, a collective that brings together players in the bedding market. In winter, whether in the South or the North, he does not recommend going above 400 g/m2 because beyond that, the duvet could be too heavy and therefore alter the quality of sleep. Overall, the ideal weight of your duvet depends on you.
Why is duvet breathability important?
“What matters is the duvet’s ability to regulate perspiration, etc.“, adds François Duparc. The goal is not for you to be too hot under the duvet or the other way around. Especially since the feeling is not always equal, sometimes you are hot then two hours later you are cold You therefore need a duvet that can adapt to these variations.
Synthetic or natural: which is the best choice for a duvet?
Before buying your duvet, you may want to ask yourself whether it is better to get synthetic or natural. “There are two main types of filling: natural (feathers and down) and synthetic (polyester)“, remember UFC-Que Choisir on its website. Both have advantages and disadvantages. Synthetic duvet may be preferred for people who are allergic.because they do not contain allergenic elements“, specifies François Duparc, of Parlons bedding. They are also generally lighter and easier to maintain. However, natural duvets also have an interest. They often last longer and are warmer. For one thing “warm and soft“, you can opt for a duvet with a high down rate, advises UFC-Que Choisir.
What other things should you consider when purchasing a duvet?
There are therefore several elements to take into account before purchasing a duvet. What also matters is that the duvet feels good to you. This is very specific to each person, depending on touch and feeling. Also remember to favor duvets with fairly tight stitching to avoid migration of the fillings and for more homogeneity.
Most important : “It has to be absolute comfort when we go to bed.“, concludes François Duparc. All that remains is to find the strength to get out of bed in the morning.
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